Ancelotti announces the new list of Brazilian men s football national team

Xinhua News Agency, Rio de Janeiro, May 26 (Reporters Zhao Yan and Chen Weihua) The new head coach of the Brazilian men's football national team, Ancelotti, announced the new 25-man roster of the national team on the 26th, with Neymar, Rodrigo, Enderic and other famous players absent.

When talking about Neymar's absence at the press conference that day, Ancelotti said: "I tried to select players in good shape, but Neymar was injured not long ago. We trust Neymar, Brazil trusts Neymar. He returned to Brazil (league) to play football and prepare for the World Cup. I talked with him this morning to explain, and he fully agreed. So let's look forward."

On May 26, Brazilian head coach Ancelotti (right) was at the press conference. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Claudia Martini)

Brazil will usher in two qualifiers in the 2026 US, Canada and Mexico World Cup South American qualifiers in June this year, namely, the away game challenge Ecuador and the home game against Paraguay. Brazil currently ranks fourth in the World Cup qualifiers South America.

The Brazilian Football Association held a meeting for Ancelotti in office and introduced his coaching staff. Ancelotti received blessings from the 2002 World Cup champion head coach Scolari and the 1994 World Cup champion head coach Parela. The Brazilian Football Association also played a welcome video recorded by Brazilian football celebrities such as Falcao, Zico, Romario, Bebeto, Kaka, etc. for Ancelotti. On May 26, Brazilian Football Association Chairman Samir Saud (right) presented Ancelotti with his name's jersey. Xinhua News Agency (Claudia Martini Photo)

Ancelotti said: "I am proud to be here because history shows that Brazil is the best team in the world. Brazil has won five World Cups, they are working hard for the sixth (champion trophy) and chose me to help them. It is a huge responsibility, but I am happy to take it."

The following is the Brazilian roster:

Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Bento (Victory of Riyadh), Ugo Sosa (Corinthian);

Defenders: Sandro (Framengo), Alessandro Ribero (Lier), Berardo (PSG), Carlos Augusto (Inter Milan ), Danilo (flamengo), Otis (flamengo), Marginhos (PSG), Wandesson (Monaco), Wesley (flamengo);

Midfielders: Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Andre Santos (Strasbourg), Guimarães (Newcastle United), Casemiro (Manchester United), Edsson (Atlanta), Gerson (Fimengo);

Forwards: Anthony (Real Betis), Estewan (Palmeiras), Martineli (Arsenal), Cunya (Wolves), Rafinia (Barcelona), Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur), Vinicius (Real Madrid).